Chapter 267 – Ep.266 Smith, a Black Corporation in Another World
Weird. I’m not that tired, but I’m having auditory hallucinations. Is there something wrong with my body?
【Hehe, the problem is not your body, but next month’s salary.】
“Hmm.”
“… ?”
My sister, who was watching, slowly raised her head and looked at me. It was cute because the eyes lost strength and it felt like I was looking at a downcast puppy who had been scolded by its owner.
‘Please wait a moment.’
I patted my thigh lightly, asking my father-in-law’s understanding for suddenly invading my mind. Then my sister looked at me and my thighs in turn, frowned slightly, and tilted her head.
“Today, we will all eat lunch together when the kids wake up, and for now, let’s put our faces to the table.”
“What else are you going to do?”
Although she grumbled with her mouth, she gently placed her cheek on my thigh and glanced up at me. It seems like his distrust of me has increased considerably over the past week. Well, I’ve done a lot of things like that.
“I’m not trying to tell you to do anything in particular, so don’t glare at me like that. “It breaks my heart when you see me like that.”
“That’s terrible.”
“Yeah yeah. “It’s okay to raise your hand comfortably.”
I tidied up my sister’s bangs that were on her thighs and gently brushed her hair down.
“What. “You bastard.”
“Please remain calm until the children wake up. That’s it for today. “Sometimes you have to take a day off like this.”
“… What the.”
He gave me a slightly puzzled look, then slowly put his arms up on his thighs and adjusted his posture to be a little more comfortable.
“What.”
“I didn’t say anything.”
“… Joy.”
When I smiled and moved my hand again, my sister gently closed her eyes.
【You look very good. Son-in-law】
‘Haha, I heard you’re good at selling. ‘I’m just working hard for the company.’
【Hehe, if my wife hadn’t been so cute, I would have broken her head.】
Gulp-
My tongue and lips began to dry out rapidly.
【That’s enough. I said I wanted to break it. I didn’t say I would wake up. When my wife hits my back, it hurts me too.】
Although I have never met them face to face, my in-laws. I will do really well when I go back.
【That’s it. Clear your head for a moment. I want it because I’m crazy.】
‘That’s my specialty again.’
【It’s a separate specialty. What… The expenses are annoyingly large, but unlike a few days ago, I have plenty of time today, so I’ll talk at length.】
‘… ‘How many days ago?’
【I think I clearly explained that the flow of time is different.】
‘Oh, I did.’
Since I had completely forgotten about the other side, I also forgot that the flow of time was different.
【No matter how you look at it, I think I was smarter than that guy.】
‘Yes? I beg your pardon.’
【Why do you ask when you’ve heard everything?】
‘I wonder if he was saying out loud what he was saying in his heart…’
【Huh, no. That’s right, I told you to listen. When my wife looks at you, it feels like she’s looking at my past self, so she squeals even when I tell her she’s cute.】
‘Oh… I think my father-in-law is also big on it.’
【It’s enough to break your head.】
‘I would appreciate it if you could tell my in-laws that I will be filial when I return.’
It was a very short conversation, but I felt that my father-in-law’s desire to destroy my head was 100% sincere, without even a hint of joking.
【Please come back and tell me that in person. Rather, his son-in-law.】
‘Yes. Father-in-law.’
【Congratulations on being promoted to manager.】
‘Haha, thank you.’
【That’s why I’m asking. If it had been exaggerated, there would have been less interference in the system, but why are you acting so frustratingly?】
‘… Yes?’
【Yes? What is it? In general. If you are notified that an investigation is being conducted due to suspicions of illegal profit-making through an unknown crime, it is normal to make an inquiry out of concern or curiosity.】
‘No, well…’ … That’s right. Yes.’
I also agree with what my father-in-law said. If I had received that kind of notice from Earth or somewhere else, I would have done as my father-in-law said.
‘If the inquiry was free, I would have submitted it right away.’
Is there any company in the world that requests something from its employees while sending inquiries to superiors? In the first place, you only have to exchange everything you have to accumulate 100 points, but you have to invest it all.
【No, do you think we do business by digging in the ground? How much does it cost to connect communications there? Anyway, young people these days only think about them. Ah, tsk tsk.】
‘… Father-in-law?’
【Ah, it’s okay. Okay. I understand your feelings to some extent. I think the company should take care of that.】
How did you know?
【That’s because I can hear everything you’re thinking.】
Oh, I did.
【… From where I can see that that guy looks like me.】
‘Father-in-law?’
【Stop calling me. Why do you keep calling me something disgusting?】
… He told me to call him that directly.
【That was then, and now he is the damn guy who made me forget my salary.】
I wanted to say something, but before I could finish the words, I cleared my head.
【Good job. If that sentence had continued, I would have broken half of your head because I didn’t want to get sick. Anyway, I was planning to take care of my son-in-law’s expenses and have a chat about various things, but I think I’m really going to break your head if I do that, so let’s get to the point. Don’t you want me to disappear as soon as possible?】
‘I will listen.’
【Okay. Please be sure to see me when I return.】
“Yes…”
My sister frowned slightly. Maybe it’s because of the sweat that is slowly seeping out from the palm of my hand as I stroke my hair.
In my head, my father-in-law is saying things like, ‘He’s such a big bastard,’ or ‘Tsk, tsk, why is the wall so small?’
‘Father-in-law? So the main point is… ?’
【Let me tell you from the results, there are no charges.】
‘Yes?’
Okay. There can be no suspicion. In the first place, I didn’t use the system itself often and I never benefited from it.
【In fact, I knew from the beginning that there were no charges.】
‘… Yes?’
【If you ask me one more question, I’ll make you cry, so be careful.】
‘… ‘Why did you do that when you knew there were no charges?’
【I told you. I am one of the superiors you curse at. And one of the departments I manage is the Inspection Department.】
‘Why did you do that?’
【That’s right. If I had known that the guy who even went on to become a manager would be such an idiot, I would have just dealt with him. I am regretting it so much now.】
My father-in-law clicked his tongue a few times and then continued.
【I caused such trouble because of the guy who introduced me to you as ‘the system’.】
‘Because of the Sith?’
【Okay. It was that kind of name.】
‘What is Sith…’
An incident from a few days ago suddenly flashed through her head.
【Still, I’m not completely thoughtless. Okay. That’s right. To be precise, that’s why I got caught.】
‘Please be a little more detailed.’
[Did you say Sith? Her role is to protect and deal with the gods who are targeting you. Other than that, there is no need and should not interfere. If you are a little flexible, you can even allow some advice.】
‘Uhm…’
As my father-in-law said, I thought about the things that had happened with Sith so far. She forced me to sleep, talked to me and criticized me, and controlled system notifications at will…
【Okay. I have crossed the line of what is acceptable. I didn’t pay much attention because I was handling the work well without any incidents, but this time, I got caught up in the process of transferring authority over your system.】
‘… What happened to the Sith?’
【Disposal is on hold.】
‘What if you say it’s a disposition?’
【As you know, our company is always short of manpower. So, originally, it should end with a moderate fine or reasonable punishment. But this guy Sis went a bit too far. She is nothing else, she intentionally prevented dispatched employees from using the most important convenience function.】
‘… ‘Are convenience features important?’
【Okay. Your reaction is the problem. Without him, she would have clicked on every newly unlocked feature and seen what items were available in the contribution exchange, and if she had seen that, she wouldn’t have said something stupid like asking if a convenience feature was important.】
I couldn’t answer what my father-in-law said.
【I’ll open it later and check, and you’re right from the moment he started interfering. I no longer used the employee chat that I occasionally used, and the number of times I activated the system decreased significantly. And if there was a need to use the system, I would ask him or he would solve it all.】
‘… That’s right.’
【What. Don’t feel too bad. It’s not because I have malicious intent. I just did it to make you dependent on me.】
‘Dependence?’
【It happens sometimes. These guys have feelings for the employee they are in charge of. This guy is like that too. Usually to the company… Hmm. Anyway.】
‘What is it? ‘Why are you interrupting me out of curiosity?’
【If not, then you should be my father-in-law.】
【That’s it. Decide. Should I add a new guy? Or should I rename him Sis?】
‘… Father-in-law.’
Now I finally understand. Why did my father-in-law want me to contact him, even going to the trouble of making such a hassle?
【Ah, that’s enough. I’m not happy at all if the guy is so touched, so answer quickly.】
‘Please put the sheath back on.’
【Okay. I thought that would be the case for you. It will be more helpful than other guys. No regrets, right?】
‘… ‘No, but are there any conditions attached to me?’
Since I had been through something before, I naturally had that suspicion.
【Our company is not that thin. The responsibility will fall solely on that Sith guy. What… Nope. Hehe.】
Suddenly, my father-in-law smiled sinisterly. She knew she shouldn’t be thinking like this, but something felt very off.
【I can’t attach it right away. I have some paperwork to process and fill out here as well. It could take as little as a few days, or as long as two months.】
‘It’s okay. To that extent.’
【Okay. Unlike the first time, I want to cut off communication quickly, but he is still my son-in-law. If you have any questions, just ask two.】
A chance to ask a question that came suddenly.
‘Sis… ‘Are you the same person as me?’
【Ask yourself directly. I don’t know if you will answer. Next question.】
‘… ?’
【What. I didn’t say I would definitely answer. Are you dissatisfied?】
‘Oh, no.’
I wanted to meet my in-laws as soon as possible.
【Son-in-law. My wife will see you briefly, but don’t forget that I can call you when I go to work until I get off work.】
A chill ran down my spine. I swallowed and said.
‘… That’s the second word.’
【That’s enough. I’m so offended that I have to quit. I can’t believe my only son-in-law is thinking of running to his wives and telling them.】
‘Now, father-in-law?’
【It’s a joke.】
‘… ‘Yes.’
It’s definitely not a joke. That human. It looks like it’s really tight.
‘Well, that’s the second word. ‘You could have just let me know through a message, so why did you go around talking about it?’
Wouldn’t it have been resolved more simply if a message had been sent with a brief explanation of the situation rather than suggesting a system, citing some kind of suspicion or something?
I hope my father-in-law answers that question.
【Hehe, son-in-law. Remember that there is always a price to pay for doing something you don’t have to do. Even adding one unnecessary word costs money. If you were a little more normal, you would have made an inquiry to the higher-ups and I would have been able to connect with you, right? If that were the case, I wouldn’t have had to waste my personal money. Then next month’s allowance wouldn’t have been reduced. This damn bird… Phew. I’m sorry. Since I receive pocket money, I have become a bit sensitive to money.】
‘… Sorry.’
I meant it.
【Okay. Since I’m done with the questions, I’ll just give you some advice and call it a day.】
‘I will listen.’
【Don’t get caught in the frame. Broaden your horizons a little more. Remember that the support abilities you have been given have a wider range of use than you might think.】
‘… All right.’
【I want to believe that it will take care of itself, but… What. Okay. You’ll figure it out. Anyway, I will be waiting for you to return with my pretty and cute granddaughters as soon as possible.】
‘I will do my best.’
【That should be it. Then I’ll just hang up.】
‘Thank you. Father-in-law.’
【What is gratitude… Ah, son-in-law.】
‘Yes. Father-in-law. ‘I’m listening.’
【Please train your body to be strong before returning. Please.】
‘… Hey?’
I called several more times, but I could not hear my father-in-law’s voice.
